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Sentencing delayed in vulnerable adult embezzlement case 

November 14, 2023

Sentencing delayed in vulnerable adult embezzlement case  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON – After hearing over an hour of attorneys’ arguments about scoring offense variables during a sentencing hearing for a 36-year-old Scottville woman convicted of embezzling from vulnerable adults, Judge Susan K. Sniegowski postponed the hearing in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 14. Jessica Michelle Englebrecht was…

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51st Circuit Court news, posted Nov. 10, 2023

November 10, 2023

51st Circuit Court news, posted Nov. 10, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — The following proceedings recently occurred in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: Sentencings – Danielle Renee Gross, 27, pleaded “no contest” Oct. 3 to two counts of breaking and entering a building with intent and was sentenced Nov. 7 to nine months in jail with credit for…

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Woman sentenced to prison for meth

November 8, 2023

Woman sentenced to prison for meth LUDINGTON — A 41-year-old woman was sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 7, to a prison term of 13 months to 40 years for methamphetamine possession, according to court records. Cristy Ann Pider pleaded guilty, Oct. 3. A misdemeanor charge of larceny less than $200 was dismissed. She received credit for…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Nov. 5, 2023

November 5, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted Nov. 5, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Jason Michael Perrone, 40; two counts of failure to pay child support; arrested Jan. 1, 2021; arraigned Oct. 27; probable cause hearing: Nov. 8; bail: $3,356 cash. -Gary Allen Jacobsen, 34; possession of…

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Convicted sex offender pleads guilty to CSC

November 2, 2023

Convicted sex offender pleads guilty to CSC LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old man serving a 25-40 year prison term for first-degree criminal sexual conduct pleaded guilty to a high-court misdemeanor of fourth-degree CSC in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 31, according to court records. Christopher Joseph Schneider is currently lodged in the Macomb Correctional Facility in Lenox Township, according…

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